Lee Jae-myung "Guaranteeing Voting Rights is Top Priority" Yoon Seok-yeol "If the Election Commission Decays, Democracy Perishes" (Summary)

Ruling and Opposition Parties Criticize Election Commission for Poor Management of Early Voting by Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

On the 2nd, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, and Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party presidential candidate, attended the 3rd social sector broadcast debate for the 20th presidential election candidates hosted by the National Election Commission at the KBS studio in Seoul. 2022.3.2 Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] The presidential candidates from both major parties criticized the Central Election Commission's poor management of early voting for COVID-19 positive individuals.

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, posted on his Facebook on the 5th, saying, "I heard that those who tested positive for COVID-19 experienced many inconveniences during the voting process today," and added, "Ensuring voting rights is the top priority."

He continued, "The Election Commission and authorities must take thorough measures to prevent the recurrence of inconveniences and confusion for confirmed cases during the main voting on the 9th."

After posting this message, Candidate Lee has not yet issued any further statements regarding early voting.

Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party presidential candidate, raised the level of criticism on the 6th, saying, "If the Election Commission rots, democracy collapses."

At a campaign event held in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, Candidate Yoon questioned, "Is our Election Commission really a normal Election Commission?" and pointed out, "The country is festering and bruised, but the extent is too severe."

He said, "There were problems with confirmed cases voting in several places yesterday," and accused, "This is a scheme by those skilled in manipulation to divide the People Power Party supporters." He added, "We will thoroughly block this, and if the people replace the government, we will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances."

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